Athlon XP 2800+ vs Atom N470

Athlon XP 2800+ vs Atom N470 Performance Spectrum

Athlon XP 2800+

1 / 1

380

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom N470

1 / 2

385

+1.3%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Athlon XP 2800+ vs Atom N470 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Athlon XP 2800+ vs Atom N470: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon XP 2800+

2001

Why buy it

✅Draws 74W instead of 512W, a 438W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Atom N470.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (380 vs 385).
❌Launch MSRP is still $375 MSRP, while Atom N470 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Atom N470 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Atom N470

2010

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel GMA 3150, while Athlon XP 2800+ needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌591.9% higher power demand at 512W vs 74W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Athlon XP 2800+.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon XP 2800+ better than Atom N470?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Athlon XP 2800+ is ahead with a 0.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Atom N470 pulls ahead with 1.3% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Atom N470 is the stronger fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Athlon XP 2800+ is the better buy right now. Athlon XP 2800+ comes in at an unclear MSRP at $375 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Atom N470 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.3% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (1.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Atom N470 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2010 vs 2001) and more multi-core headroom with 1 cores / 2 threads instead of 1/1. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Athlon XP 2800+ vs Atom N470 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Athlon XP 2800+

The Athlon XP 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Barton (2001−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.25 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 74 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 380 points. Launch price was $149.

Atom N470

The Atom N470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

The Athlon XP 2800+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom N470's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.25 GHz on the Athlon XP 2800+ versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom N470 — a 20.6% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2800+. The Athlon XP 2800+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom N470 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2800+ scores 380 against the Atom N470's 385 — a 1.3% lead for the Atom N470. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon XP 2800+	Atom N470
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	2.25 GHz+23%	1.83 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.83 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K	512K (per core)
Process	130 nm	45 nm-65%
Architecture	Barton (2001−2004)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	380	385+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	250	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	250	—

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon XP 2800+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom N470 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Athlon XP 2800+ versus DDR2-667 on the Atom N470 — the Atom N470 supports -300.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 2 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: KT400,nForce2 Ultra 400 (Athlon XP 2800+) and Intel NM10 (Atom N470).

Feature	Athlon XP 2800+	Atom N470
Socket	A	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR-333	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: None (Athlon XP 2800+) / not specified (Atom N470). The Atom N470 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Athlon XP 2800+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon XP 2800+ targets Legacy Desktop.